holiday weight gain and associated health hazards

holiday weight gain and associated health hazards -

On average how many books adult Americans put on during the holidays? 2-3 pounds? 4-5 pounds? After following 165 adults during the holidays, the researchers showed the average weight gain was .48 kg or just over 1 pound. Another study showed 195 adult only gained 0.37 kg or .81 pounds during the holidays, but those who were overweight or obese has won over 14% and set more than 2.5 kg (5 pounds). Although the magnitude of weight gain during the holidays does not seem significant, the problem is the holiday weight gain remained with those who won and was found to account for 51% of annual weight gain. These results suggest that holiday weight gain is a contributor to the rising prevalence of obesity. Adding an extra pound of weight every year for 10-20 years may explain the progression up in your blood pressure over time or increasing your blood glucose levels. It could also contribute to the increase of joint pain involving bearing joints such as ankles, knees, hips and lower back.

Perhaps a more important issue is cardiac mortality during the holidays. Research statistics show that the Christmas holidays and New Year are a risk factor for cardiac and noncardiac mortality. There may be a number of reasons for the increased risk during this period, including the increase in caloric intake of saturated fat and high sugar sources that often accompany parties and festivities, the stress level of the activity of the season, as well as which could delay medical treatment because of the holidays.

ways to avoid holiday weight gain with early pre-planning. Eat a low calorie snack that is filling as a big apple before going to a Christmas party. This way, you stifle any reader of hunger that push you to overeat. Bring your own snacks or deserts when going to a party. Avoid alcohol, which often triggers inhibitions and impairs judgment in food choices. Instead choose low calorie drinks, teas and coffees. Use a small plate to put your food on, and preplan not go back 2 or 3 times to fill your plate. For foods that are extra rich, but you want to try, take a taste, a teaspoon. Stay active during the holidays by planning a number of family outings through the walks each day rather than sitting endlessly in front of the television.

First acknowledging that the holidays are a difficult period that can make you gain weight and increase your health risk gives you the control to make some changes by preplanning your diet and activity holiday. This is the time of year when I reflect with gratitude on my health and my family. I wish you all a happy holiday, healthy and safe this year.

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Jeff Gilliam, PT, PhD, OCS

Jeff Gilliam PT PhD: is a specialist in weight loss, who studied in detail in the areas of health behavior, exercise physiology and nutritional biochemistry at the University of Florida. Jeff taught a course at the University of Florida called "Search Applications to obesity and weight loss." He also taught for UF DPT program to promote health and well-being "and" Evidence Based Practice III '. His doctoral research was in the area of ​​effective behavioral interventions for obesity and its associated diseases. He is the founder of choice of doctors for weight loss Loss a program of life / Successful weight, which can be found in more than 40 clinics in the US Southeast. He is currently clinical director of ReQuest Physical Therapy (Gainesville, Florida) and integrates the loss of life program / weight in physical therapy for his patients to help them achieve their healthy body weight.

Jeff Gilliam is an orthopedic specialist certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

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